Can You Finish The Lyrics To These Hip-Hop Hits Of The 2000s?
- by Sara Lu
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It's interesting to hear what people listen to when they're jamming out in the car or when they're scrolling through songs on their iPod, especially since many people tend to get stuck in one particular era. While there are those that enjoy a specific genre of music and just don't pay much attention to the era, there are others that can't help but focus on what particular time in their lives when music was really integral to their lifestyle.
While people often focus on the '80s and '90s due to its stylized music, whether it's the hair bands or the grunge sound, there's no denying that there was some major appeal in the 2000s in the hip hop genre. This was a time when Beyoncé was still in Destiny's Child and was ready to embark on her solo career, R. Kelly hadn't yet been accused of any shady business with the sex tape, and countless other artists were churning out club hits. There are still some of these same artists releasing music today but more than a few of them haven't been heard from in quite some time. If the 2000s hip hop era was your favorite when it comes to music, you might be surprised at how easily you will be able to remember some of the most memorable lines from these hit songs. Test your knowledge with these hip hop songs from the 2000s and see if you can finish the lyrics.
What is the next line after “When you leave, I’m begging you not to go”?
When Beyoncé decided to embark on a solo career outside of Destiny's Child, people had high hopes for what kind of music that would bring. People already thought of her as the main draw to Destiny's Child and she had already proven that her voice could stand up on its own. Yet, the expectations for her career truly exploded when she released the song, "Crazy in Love" with Jay-Z. What is the next line after “When you leave, I’m begging you not to go”?
What line comes after, “Tonight’s the night, let’s live it up”?
In the 2000s, The Black Eyed Peas seemed to be breaking all genre barriers in music, with no one quite knowing where they fell in regards to music categories. While some viewed their music as dance pop, others thought it was far more hip hop due to the rap stylings. Whatever the case, their music became a huge success and "I Gotta Feeling" was a major hit in 2009. What line comes after, “Tonight’s the night, let’s live it up”?
What line comes after, “Got every man in here wishin’…”?
When R. Kelly released the album, Chocolate Factory, people already had high hopes for its success since he had already proven a surefire method of a successful album. There were a number of hit singles that came from the album but one of the most popularity songs was entitled, "Ignition." While people loved the original version, some preferred the more upbeat "Ignition Remix." People couldn't help but sing along to the catchy lyrics. What line comes after, “Got every man in here wishin’…”?
What line comes after, “Ha ha ha, bless your soul”?
Gnarls Barkley is the duo group that consists of Cee-Lo Green and Danger Mouse. The duo released two studio albums and in 2006 they had a huge hit single called, "Crazy." People couldn't quite figure out the over-the-top stage performances for the single but the lyrics were undeniably catchy. People loved to sing along to the chorus and there were some lines that were truly memorable due to the stylings of Cee-Lo Green. What line comes after, “Ha ha ha, bless your soul”?
What line comes after, “I ain’t checking for him…”?
While Destiny's Child started off by releasing hip hop music with a much softer appeal, towards the end of their run their music started to become a little bit more hardcore. The best example of this was when they released the single, "Soldier," on the album, Destiny Fulfilled. This 2004 song featured Lil Wayne and the video had Beyoncé sporting a pair of gold grills in her mouth. It should be no surprise that she started dating the rapper, Jay-Z, shortly after this song was released. What line comes after, “I ain’t checking for him…”?
What line comes after, “You got it bad when you’re out with someone…”?
In 2001, Usher released the single, "U Got It Bad" and it was a great song to follow up some of his previous hits in the slow jam realm of the hip hop genre. The video featured Chilli from the group, TLC, which showed them as a couple that had broken up. Usher appeared perfectly in character as he seemed utterly depressed over their breakup and it really showed some great tenderness in his celebrity persona. What line comes after, “You got it bad when you’re out with someone…”?
What line comes after, “And she lookin’ at me right in my eyes…”?
When T-Pain released the album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, people were instantly captivated by his robotic auto tune voice. It became his signature sound and it was a great way to add to his club-friendly songs. Many of his songs started out being played at strip clubs so it shouldn't be surprising that he wrote a lot of songs about strippers. The best one was "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)." What line comes after, “And she lookin’ at me right in my eyes…”?
What line comes after, “I’m into having sex”?
In the 2000s, 50 Cent started to make a name for himself in the hip hop world and people began thinking that it was another rapper that came from the amazing Dr. Dre and Eminem. In 2003, 50 Cent came out with the song, "In Da Club" that had people singing along to every line and screaming out the chorus with enthusiasm. It was the perfect song to dance to when people were literally, at the club. What line comes after, “I’m into having sex”?
What line comes after, “I am, getting so hot…”?
In the 2000s, Nelly burst onto the hip hop scene as one of the favorite new artists. He was previously with the hip hop group, St. Lunatics, and went on to become a solo artist with his debut studio album in 2000. He was known for being proud of his St. Louis, Missouri background and his signature bandage adhered to his cheek. His debut album featured a number of hit songs, with one of them being called, "Hot in Herre." What line comes after, “I am, getting so hot…”?
What line comes after, “Eighteen years, eighteen years. And on her eighteenth birthday…”?
Kanye West started off in the hip hop world as an artist that was deep in the underground scene and was often heralded by other rappers for his skills as a producer. Yet, that doesn't mean that he didn't have a huge amount of commercial success through a number of his hit singles. West released "Gold Digger" in 2005 and it became a huge favorite at the club. What line comes after, “Eighteen years, eighteen years. And on her eighteenth birthday…”?
What line came after, “Picture this we were both butt-naked…”?
When Shaggy emerged as a music artist with a unique Caribbean sound, he became an instant hit with fans. People loved to sing along with some of his most memorable hit singles, with a favorite being, "It Wasn't Me." While the chorus was definitely the most memorable bit of the song, the rest of the lyrics told a hysterical story that people couldn't help but remember the words to and sing along. What line came after, “Picture this we were both butt-naked…”?
What line comes after, “Give you everything you want and need…”?
In 2004, Mario released the hit album, Turning Point, which featured a number of songs that made women melt at his smooth vocals. "Let Me Love You" was seen as a great follow up to some of his other singles from his 2002 studio album, Mario. While he had been previously seen as a young kid, he was starting to grow up by this album and the "Let Me Love You" song was proof of that. What line comes after, “Give you everything you want and need…”?
What line comes after, “I could have another you in a minute…”?
In 2006, Beyoncé came out with the song, "Irreplaceable," and it became the female anthem of the 2000s. The video depicted her throwing out a man and the lyrics seemed absolutely perfect for tossing out someone that simply didn't appreciate her. Women everywhere were singing, "To the left, to the left," every single time they decided to break up with their boyfriends and the music video only helped to boost the popularity of the song. What line comes after, “I could have another you in a minute…”?
What line comes after, “It was Tonya…”?
When The Dream burst onto the music scene in the 2000s, people couldn't help but sing along to some of his more popular songs. "Shawty Is Da S***" was a huge favorite at the club but was remixed for the radio version as "Shawty Is a 10." One of the best parts of the song was when the lyrics started naming out some women, which was always great if that was a woman's actual name. What line comes after, “It was Tonya…”?
What line comes after, “You decided to dip and now you wanna trip…”?
In 2008, Beyoncé released "Single Ladies" and she had the whole world singing, "If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it." The music video was a great representation of why Beyoncé is a true performer but it didn't win the music video of the year award. Instead, it was beaten out by Taylor Swift, which is what brought on the infamous stage stealing moment by Kanye West. What line comes after, “You decided to dip and now you wanna trip…”?
What line comes after, “Say baby I love you…”?
While Beyoncé has garnered a huge fan base as a solo artist, people can't help but remember the amazing hits she had with Destiny's Child. It seemed like their music was the soundtrack to an entire generation of young girls and some of the best songs came in the 2000s. "Say My Name" was one of the favorite songs from this girl group and it was even covered on the X-Factor. What line comes after, “Say baby I love you…”?
What line comes after, “I love you like a fat kid love cake…”?
The Get Rich or Die Tryin' album by 50 Cent is thought of as one of his most successful albums to date. While it featured a number of hit singles, it was the single, "21 Questions" that had women swooning over his lyrics. The music video featured 50 Cent asking a number of questions to a woman faced with the notion that he might be going to jail. What line comes after, “I love you like a fat kid love cake…”?
What line comes after, “I think about you all the time…”?
In 2003, Beyoncé teamed up with Sean Paul to release the hit single, "Baby Boy." It featured a Caribbean-style beat and made sure to coincide the music video to have the same island feel. It became a huge hit at the clubs and people couldn't help but sing along to the Beyoncé chorus. While people may not have been able to dance like Beyonce, they could at least sing the lyrics like her. What line comes after, “I think about you all the time…”?
What line comes after, “Back to the crib, show you how I live…”?
When T-Pain burst onto the hip hop scene, the world became captivated over his use of auto tune and it wasn't long before other artists started to dabble in the same robotic voice. "Buy U a Drank" was released in 2007 and it became an instant hit at the clubs. Men and women alike were singing along to the lyrics and it was undeniable how catchy the chorus was. What line comes after, “Back to the crib, show you how I live…”?
What line comes after, “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow”?
When Eminem first came onto the scene as the next white rapper in hip hop, people instantly had high expectations because he came from the mentor, Dr. Dre. Yet, Eminem was able to make a name for himself through his rapping abilities and the way he seemed to stand out as a lyricist. His 2002 hit, "Lose Yourself" was featured in the film, 8 Mile, which also showed that he had some acting ability as well. What line comes after, “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow”?
What line comes after, “Looking for a lil’ trouble to get into…”?
In the 1990s, R. Kelly was thought of as one of the most sought-after music artists in the hip hop genre. While other hip hop artists faded away into the distance in the 2000s, R. Kelly seemed to know how to evolve his music to reach a new generation of music lovers. TP-2.com had a number of hit singles, including the ultra-catchy hit single, "Feelin' On Yo Booty." What line comes after, “Looking for a lil’ trouble to get into…”?
What line comes after, “Think I wanna make that move, now…”?
Cassie burst onto the music scene in the 2000s. While there were a number of other female hip hop artists during that time, there was something about Cassie that was truly special. Besides her unique voice that was a perfect complement to the upbeat tempo in her songs, she had a trendy look that was quite special at the time. From shaving the sides of her head to her incredible physique, there's no surprise that Diddy landed a winner when they started dating. While she had a number of hugely popular songs, the most memorable one was "Me & U." What line comes after, “Think I wanna make that move, now…”?
What line comes after, “Put you in the mansion…”?
After the initial success of T-Pain's hit album, Epiphany, people wondered whether or not he would be known as just a one-hit-wonder in the hip hop world. His auto-tune voice was a great novelty effect in the early part of his career but that didn't mean that he would be able to maintain that commercial appeal moving forward. However, the Three Ringz album was also a huge success and one of the hit singles was entitled, "Can't Believe It." What line comes after, “Put you in the mansion…”?
What line comes after, “Girl, I spend money like it don’t mean nothing’…”?
When Akon teamed up with Snoop Dogg in the 2000s, it seemed like a match made in Heaven. Snoop Dogg was known for his smooth rap style and Akon had a harder edge that went perfectly for a collaboration. Akon's album, Konvicted, was filled with references to incarceration, which was right in Snoop Dogg's wheelhouse. The hit song, "I Wanna F*** You" was remixed for a radio version entitled, "I Wanna Love You." What line comes after, “Girl, I spend money like it don’t mean nothing’…”?
What is the line that comes after, “Hey Ya, I got to tell you how I feel.”?
In the 2000s, OutKast offered a fresh new sound that didn't seem like anything else in the hip hop genre. While other hip hop songs were being criticized for the way they spoke about women and the profanity they used, "Hey Ya!" was heralded for its feel-good lyrics and the way it made everyone want to dance and sing along. While the entire chorus of the song wasn't exactly decipherable, the beginning was really memorable. What is the line that comes after, “Hey Ya, I got to tell you how I feel.”?
What line comes after, “You ain’t even really gotta be my girlfriend…”?
While hip hop is often thought of as a genre that isn't exactly the most romantic, there have been some artists that have strayed from the norm. Musiq Soulchild had a number of hits in the 2000s and seemed to focus on a more romantic way to approach women. While there were a number of hugely popular singles in his regular albums, many people favored the song, "Just Friends," that was featured on the Nutty Professor II soundtrack. What line comes after, “You ain’t even really gotta be my girlfriend…”?
What line comes after, “But I won’t waste my time tryin’ to figure out why you playin’ games…”?
When Keyshia Cole emerged as a hip hop artist in the 2000s, she had a major polarizing effect on music lovers. While some people couldn't get enough of her stylized vocals and the street appeal to her songs, there were others that criticized the way she would sing certain choruses. A great example of this was in the hit single, "Love," on her 2005 album, The Way It Is. What line comes after, “But I won’t waste my time tryin’ to figure out why you playin’ games…”?
What line comes after, “She cutting off all my homies…”?
In 2005, T-Pain released the hit single, "I'm Sprung," which became a huge favorite with hip hop fans. The terminology in the song is a bit dated by today's standards, but at the time, it seemed like the best way to explain how he felt about a woman that he simply couldn't get enough of. Women loved singing along to the lyrics and even the music video was really great at depicting the complicated relationship. What line comes after, “She cutting off all my homies…”?
What line comes after, “Would you ask them questions like me, like where you be at…”?
Ciara really came into her own in the 2000s and people couldn't help but remark on how incredibly talented she was as a dancer and performer. While her vocal abilities were definitely enough to sell records, it was the stage performances and music videos that helped her stand out from the other hip hop artists of that time. One of her most popular hit singles was, "Like a Boy." What line comes after, “Would you ask them questions like me, like where you be at…”?
What line comes after, “I hope you have an appetite…”?
During the 1990s, Mya was seen as one of the hottest women in the hip hop genre. It seemed like her success in the music industry was definitely going to continue on in the 2000s, especially with the hit single, "My Love Is Like...Whoa." It had a catchy beat and great lyrics for girls to sing along to. When the song was first released in 2003, she went around promoting the new album with some scantily clad stage performances of the song. What line comes after, “I hope you have an appetite…”?
What line comes after, “Love to watch the dough stack…”?
Da Brat was a hugely popular female rapper in the '90s but many people thought that her best music came in the 2000s. The album, Unrestricted, was released in 2000 and it featured a number of hit singles. While she still had the same street style that she became famous for early on in her career, she was starting to show off more of her feminine side with the new album. "That's What I'm Looking For" was a great callout to what she wanted in a man. What line comes after, “Love to watch the dough stack…”?
What line comes after, “No matter how far I go…”?
In 2004, Akon released the album, Trouble, and it was received exceptionally well. Hip hop artists were known to have more success when they had an amount of street cred and his constant reference to drug dealing and incarceration was definitely a boost for his career. The hit single, "Locked Up," had an extremely catchy chorus but the lyrics were what really made people fans of the song. While people don't want to actually go to jail, they didn't seem to mind singing about it. What line comes after, “No matter how far I go…”?
What line comes after, “Let’s take this chance and make this love feel relevant…”?
Over the years, there have been a number of hip hop groups that have released some truly memorable ballads. While everyone seems to remember Boyz II Men and their string of hit singles, there are others that are far more fond of Jagged Edge. In 2000, they released one of their most heartfelt singles that was entitled, "Let's Get Married." While other hip hop artists were criticized for the way they spoke about women, this was definitely a love song that made up for it. What line comes after, “Let’s take this chance and make this love feel relevant…”?
What line comes after, “You ain’t gotta downgrade…”?
When T.I. emerged as a rapper, it was interesting that he was once just a struggling artist on the arm of the already established, Tiny, from the hit girl group, Xscape. When he first came out as the "Rubberband Man," people wondered whether or not he would be a one-hit-wonder in the hip hop world. Yet, his 2008 success with "Whatever You Like" showed that he was capable of maintaining commercial success. What line comes after, “You ain’t gotta downgrade…”?
What line comes after, “Baby, ‘cause in the dark”?
When Rihanna emerged as the newest music artist out of Barbados, people couldn't help but fall in love with her unique sound. Her debut studio album was a huge success and people couldn't help but have high expectations for what would come from her future endeavors. She slowly began to evolve her sound, with many people saying that she leaned far more into the hip hop genre than when she first started out. What line comes after, “Baby, ‘cause in the dark” in the hit single, "Umbrella"?